What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Intern position at WJCL 22?
Job Description
Come join WJCL 22, the Hearst Television station in the Savannah/Hilton Head market as a paid intern! WJCL 22 is a key community partner in the area, providing breaking news, weather, and other information to local audiences through our newscasts and digital properties. WJCL 22 also provides entertainment programming and partners with the community on important local initiatives.
As a paid intern, you will come to understand how a television station functions, the many jobs available and the roles the TV station plays in the community. As an intern, you’ll learn what it’s like to work with a collaborative team across multiple departments, how we get news on the air and on our digital platforms, and the vital role other departments play at the television station.
To apply for an internship at WJCL 22, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:
Summer 2026 Session
Application Deadline: April 27, 2026*
Session: June 1 – August 21, 2026*
Fall 2026 Session
Application Deadline: June 26, 2026*
Session: August 17 – November 6, 2026*
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Come join WJCL 22, the Hearst Television station in the Savannah/Hilton Head market as a paid intern! WJCL 22 is a key community partner in the area, providing breaking news, weather, and other information to local audiences through our newscasts and digital properties. WJCL 22 also provides entertainment programming and partners with the community on important local initiatives.
As a paid intern, you will come to understand how a television station functions, the many jobs available and the roles the TV station plays in the community. As an intern, you’ll learn what it’s like to work with a collaborative team across multiple departments, how we get news on the air and on our digital platforms, and the vital role other departments play at the television station.
To apply for an internship at WJCL 22, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:
- Semester i.e. Summer, Fall
- Department preference
- Available start and end dates
- Days and hours available to intern
- Briefly state your main objectives for participating in WJCL 22 internship (please be specific)
- What are your strongest areas of interest
Summer 2026 Session
Application Deadline: April 27, 2026*
Session: June 1 – August 21, 2026*
Fall 2026 Session
Application Deadline: June 26, 2026*
Session: August 17 – November 6, 2026*
- Dates are subject to change
- Explore broadcast and digital news operations and learn the responsibilities of the News Department.
- Be exposed to a fast-paced newsroom, the newsroom operations, and live production events
- Gain an overview of the technical areas of the station
- Help write and produce newscasts and news stories
- Contribute to brainstorming and idea generation with News and Creative Services
- Assist with special events and event planning
- Assist with the execution of newscasts
- Other duties as assigned
- An interest in journalism, marketing, videography, writing and editing
- The ability to be versatile, as interns handle a wide range of topics, subjects, and tasks
- Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, and copy-editing skills
- Must work well under deadlines
- Must be a team player and collaborator
- Experience with Adobe applications, camera equipment and newsroom systems are plus
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.